Latest News

11 Dec 2025

Take Control: Our support helping you with direct payments

GCU asks members to get benefits/pensions paid into their bank account for instant access & greater control. Help us streamline! Keep saving via Standing Order or direct cash deposits.

11 Dec 2025

Stop Loan Sharks: Protect Your Finances This Christmas

Stop loan sharks in Wales. Spot red flags & get confidential help from the Wales IMLT. Use your credit union for safe loans. Don't suffer in silence.

10 Dec 2025

Stop Scammers in Their Tracks: Your Guide to Online Safety

Learn how to spot online scammers and protect your Gateway Credit Union accounts. Discover what we will never ask for, and get essential tips to avoid phishing, urgent calls, and financial fraud.

09 Dec 2025

Navigate the Festive Season Without Financial Stress

Holiday financial stress, cost-of-living Christmas, saving money holidays, festive season budget.

01 Dec 2025

Greater Peace of Mind: FSCS Deposit Protection Limit Rises to £120,000

Protect your savings! From Dec 1, 2025, the FSCS deposit protection limit rises to £120,000 at UK-authorised providers like Gateway Credit Union. Get peace of mind with enhanced financial security.

01 Dec 2025

GCU - Newsletters

Get the latest Gateway Credit Union news, updates, and financial tips! Stay informed about special offers, community events, and helpful resources with our free monthly eNewsletter. Subscribe today!

29 Nov 2025

Borrow with Purpose: Making Every Pound Count

Unlock financial stability with Gateway Credit Union. Borrow with purpose for home upgrades, consolidation, or essentials. We offer responsible, community-focused loans to help you move forward.

24 Nov 2025

Delivering Ethical Financial Support Across South East Wales

Get the facts on Gateway Credit Union's loan process and working hours. Learn about our 5-day timeline and why we prioritise ethical, community-focused service over speed.

24 Nov 2025

Taking Control of Your Finances: Essential UK & Wales Money and Debt Advice

Feeling overwhelmed by debt? Get free, expert, confidential financial and debt advice in the UK and Wales using MoneyHelper and government resources.

19 Nov 2025

Mind and Body: Gateway Credit Union Celebrates Self-Care Week 2025

Learn essential self-care strategies from Gateway Credit Union to improve your mental health, diet, and sleep. Start your personal well-being journey this Self-Care Week.

Need a Loan?

Discover the advantage of a fair and affordable loan from Gateway Credit Union. Our loans are low-cost and high-value!

Apply Now

Special Events Account

This is the account for you if you want to save for a particular purpose. You set the rules with this account: you can choose whether or not you want to be able to access your savings, or whether to avoid temptation by 'locking' the account until a particular date. You can also set a savings target.

If you want to name a different beneficiary for your Special Events Account you can, making it ideal for leaving a lump sum to children or grandchildren.

You can pay in by any of our payment methods, and can even split your regular payment between your savings and loan accounts. If you like to keep your savings in separate 'pots' you can open several Special Events Accounts.

Like all your other Gateway Savings, your money is 100% safe, and receives an annual dividend when we declare one.  We will send you an annual statement, but you can also get a passbook to record payments, and can ask for a statement or see your balance online at any time.

Gateway members are currently using Special Events Accounts to save for weddings, trips abroad, big birthday and anniversary parties, school proms, a summer holiday fun fund, a new car, home improvements or to leave a sum for funeral expenses. What will you choose to save for?

Open a Special Events Account with this form and your first payment. You can only open a Special Events Account  when you are a Gateway member